need some advice

mvm2 · Jun 6, 2015

First I'd check out the LTCs around you and check out any reviews on them before you apply to any of them.

Working in LTC is hard work no matter if they are a good run facility or a terrible one. You just can not get away from that. But I truly believe that if you go in with the right attitude that no matter what you are helping people that truly need your care and compassion. That you have an attitude that is positive that working in a LTC won't be as scary or concerning as you think.

I'd keep trying for a tech job and don't give up, but yes I'd also start to look at LTC as well. Also there are retirement homes rehab facilities home care and vet homes and hospitals that you might want to check out as well for avenues other then hospitals

Good luck hopefully you will find a good job and hey know that you only have a year left and it will be a nursing job you will be looking for and wherever you end up working right now won't be forever

peachescna · Jun 6, 2015

Hi, maybe if you get at least a job only weekend PRN you'll get better pay , and will give you some experience while you keep searching for a PCT Job .

LTCF are the hardest no matter what , as MVM2 referes in her comment.

but you get to know so many people there , and the chances are widest. I wish you all the best.

johsonmichelle · Jun 7, 2015

First I'd check out the LTCs around you and check out any reviews on them before you apply to any of them.
Working in LTC is hard work no matter if they are a good run facility or a terrible one. You just can not get away from that. But I truly believe that if you go in with the right attitude that no matter what you are helping people that truly need your care and compassion. That you have an attitude that is positive that working in a LTC won't be as scary or concerning as you think.
I'd keep trying for a tech job and don't give up, but yes I'd also start to look at LTC as well. Also there are retirement homes rehab facilities home care and vet homes and hospitals that you might want to check out as well for avenues other then hospitals
Good luck hopefully you will find a good job and hey know that you only have a year left and it will be a nursing job you will be looking for and wherever you end up working right now won't be forever

Thanks for your advice, I will keep trying for a pct job. I actually got a pct job offer , the manager on the unit loved me and immediately gave me her card, the Hr department said they could not work with my school schedule so I lost the job offer but atleast I made a new contact for future nursing jobs. Anyway there is a job fair being held a at major hospital in my town for pct positions and I will be attending , it seems like they are seriously looking to hire. Hopefully I do very well and get a position at the hospital.

johsonmichelle · Jun 7, 2015

Hi, maybe if you get at least a job only weekend PRN you'll get better pay , and will give you some experience while you keep searching for a PCT Job .
LTCF are the hardest no matter what , as MVM2 referes in her comment.
but you get to know so many people there , and the chances are widest. I wish you all the best.

Thanks , i just decided not to pursue the ltc employement anymore. Since I have get the gna license to work in the ltc , its going to take some time to get it. The lady said the next testing time is a month from now, and assuming i pass on the first try, it will take sometime for the results to be sent to the board of nursing and then have my license posted. By the time everything is done, my summer would be over.